How to travel from Cassis to Chamonix, France

The distance between Cassis and Chamonix is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cassis to Chamonix by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixCassis if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cassis and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Cassis to Chamonix by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Cassis and Chamonix is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Cassis and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cassis to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Cassis and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cassis and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cassis and Chamonix. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cassis to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pôle d'Echanges, P+R Krypton and Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Cassis and Chamonix. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cassis to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cassis and Chamonix. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cassis to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Cassis to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Cassis and Chamonix

Transport options from Cassis to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€245($245)
every 20 mins533km (331 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 20m
€290($290)
every 20 mins717km (445 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€42($42)
3 times a week505km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€65($65)
on demand485km (301 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix